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Talk: The History of the Cambridge Townscape, 1500 – 2023

Ross Street Community Centre Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

In this illustrated talk, Tony Kirby looks at the changing built environment of Cambridge from the eve of the Reformation to the present day, using what survives today as a guide to what had happened over the past five centuries as a result of the combined – and often conflicting – activities of the Colleges, […]

£3

AGM & Talk: Frank Fenner – Hero or Villain?

Ross Street Community Centre Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

“Fenner’s” is well known in Cambridge, even amongst those who know little about cricket, but being named after the University Cricket Ground is currently Frank Fenner’s only legacy. When he died in the late 19th century no obituary was published in local papers. Why? Nigel Fenner is related to Frank Fenner, currently writing a book on […]

£3

Talk: Thomas Hobson and his brook – the problem of fresh water in Cambridge

Ross Street Community Centre Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

In 1614, Thomas Hobson founded a Trust and left money in his will to ensure that Cambridge had a permanent fresh water supply. This talk will examine why Cambridge needed a fresh water supply, who suggested the idea, where the water came from, how it came about and who has benefitted from this innovation. Max […]

£3

Open Cambridge: Tales From The Kitchen

Ross Street Community Centre Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Tales from the kitchen - old utensils tell a story. The Mill Road History Society invites you to bring an old kitchen utensil or household object along to the Ross Street Community Centre and to recount a short history of it, how it was used and what it means to you. Perhaps you have something […]

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The Gray Family of Cambridge 

Ross Street Community Centre Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Claire Martinsen will talk about the Gray family - five Cambridge born brothers who achieved world renowned status in the sport of racquets. Indeed it is said 'there is no record of any family obtaining such a high standard in one sport as that of the Gray family'. Three of the siblings were world racquets champions, and eldest […]

£3

The Great Plague in Cambridge 1665-1666

Ross Street Community Centre Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Every school child hears about the Great Plague of London but what happened in the rest of the country? For our November talk Dr Evelyn Lord takes us nearly 450 years back to look at the plague's effect on Cambridge. This is the story of the people who lived, worked and died in Cambridge during […]

£3

A Victorian Parlour Evening

Ross Street Community Centre Ross Street Community Centre, Ross Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Booking is now open for our annual Victorian Parlour Evening. Tickets available from Cambridge Folk Club Doors open 7pm, all are welcome.

£5

The Story of Cambridge in One Hole

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Excavation in a sewer shaft in central Cambridge revealed evidence from almost the entirety of Cambridge history - and not a few surprises along the way! Alison Dickens BA MCIfA is the Director of Granta Heritage Ltd. and has been a professional archaeologist in the region for over 30 years. A Project Manager for the […]

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Chimney Boy: George Brewster

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On a cold February in 1875 George Brewster, an 11-year-old Chimney Sweep’s ‘apprentice’, was sent up a boiler chimney at Fulbourn Lunatic Asylum by his master. He sadly suffocated – nothing out of the ordinary for Victorian England – however, the story afterwards is remarkable! Hear Joanna's story about how she 'Found George' and how […]

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Cambridge Festival: Does Mill Road Matter? Local History and Museums in the 21st Century

Mill Road Community Centre 6 Hazell Street, Cambridge, Cambs, United Kingdom

Roger Lilley looks at the relationship between a local history museum and a local history group and the opportunities presented for their interaction. Roger will be talking about the Museum of Cambridge, its history, trials and tribulations and future development. He'll be talking about the way it can interact with local history societies and in […]

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